Archive for February 2023
“Understanding Grief” workshop
Too frequently we hear about another friend or another loved one who has recently passed away. Whether they led a long and fulfilling life, or a life shortened by unexpected circumstances, grief for…
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Our portion, Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19) begins the final section of the book of Exodus which deals mostly with the construction of the mishkan – Tabernacle, the Israelites’ portable desert sanctuary. Its opening…
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We read in this week’s Torah portion, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), Moses was commanded to ascend the mountain and remain there to receive the tablets affirming God’s commitment to the people…
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February has many celebrations from Black History Month and Presidents’ Weekend. It is also Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAAIM). How appropriate considering this week’s Torah portion, Yitro…
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This portion, Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16), also known as Shabbat Shirah – the Sabbath of Song on account that the Song of the Sea is in this portion. In our daily prayers, each morning…
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